Advanced Conducting

Catalog description

An advanced study of the art and technique of conducting, emphasizing skills applicable to both choral and instrumental ensembles. Students refine baton technique, gesture vocabulary, and non-verbal communication while exploring interpretive decision-making and expressive leadership. The course includes in-depth score study, rehearsal strategies, and practical conducting experience with live or simulated ensembles. Attention is given to ensemble tone, balance, phrasing, and stylistic interpretation, as well as the conductor’s understanding of instrumental transpositions and performance practices across diverse ensemble settings.